About Sara’s Playful Pals Kennel & Training LLC

Who runs it

Sara's Playful Pals is written entirely in the owner's voice: "Hi My name is Sara, I am owner and certified Trainer here at Sara's Playful Pals, I am a mother of 3 children, and 5 dogs." The about page says she "worked with dogs for most of my life (25+ years since 1998) started house sitting when I was younger, worked in the bigger boarding and daycare facility and did not like what I saw, and I wanted to offer a smaller, less stressful environment for your Pal(s)." It adds that "For 3+ years I work with a Golden Retriever breeder, while she was gone on shows I would care for them feeding, cleaning, medication, grooming." The page is signed "Sara Paplham: Owner, ABCCDT, Reiki Master, Emotion Code Practitioner, CHPHC."

Credentials, in the site's own words

The certification claim is dated on the page: "I finally made the decision to become a Certified Dog Trainer, In 2010 I got my certification from ABC Animal Behavior College, and opened my kennel and daycare facility." Two further lines describe non-training credentials: "I took 4 courses in Telepathic Animal Communication from Lynn Schuster" and "I graduated from Dr. Ruth Roberts program to become a Certified Holistic Pet Health Coach."

What is offered

The summary line is short: "I offer Boarding, Daycare, and Training, I use my training knowledge to help your pals not become stuck in stress or anxiety while you are away." The daycare model is the part the page argues for at length: "My Daycare is different than the other facilities out there. I believe in smaller play groups, I give equal amount of Play time and equal amount of rest time, over stimulation can bring on stress, frustration which can lead to fights (especially in a large group)." A separate health-coaching line runs alongside the kennel, with its own contact address for "Holistic Pet Health Coaching & Energy Clearing sessions."

Where and when

The page publishes the location as "5349 Gauthier Rd New Franken WI 54229" and the hours as "Monday – Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-Noon, Sunday 8am-6pm," with the instruction "Call a half hour before you come." Booking is by phone or text on (920)-360-9433, or by email. The page also signals a coming change: "I am in the process of changing my logo/business name down the road to highlight my new service I am offering. I have been running my kennel for 15 + years… In the later years I really want to focus on Behavioral Training, health and energetic healing for our pet and people too."

What to ask

Ask what the training involves – named programs, class formats, session length, group class schedules and prices.